[Poster's note: Repeats of international
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removed.]

Friday, 22 June 2007

UNMIT ­ MEDIA MONITORING

THE UN INTEGRATED MISSION IN TIMOR-LESTE DOES NOT VOUCH FOR THE ACCURACY
OF THESE REPORTS

National Media Reports

Ramos Horta: Never close the door to dialogue

The president of republic, Jose Ramos Horta told journalists on Wednesday
(20/6) in sub-district Cristo Rei, Dili, that that the operation to capture
Reinado was halted so dialogue could be held.

"The door of dialogue has been opened, so I should not be forced to close
it. As the president of republic, I am never frightened to solve problems,
however people should also pay respect to the state," said Horta. (TP)

CNRT: Media should be more responsible with regards to the Shadow
Government

At a press conference held by the National Congress Reconstruction of
Timor Leste (CRTL) on Thursday (21/6) in Bairo Central, Dili, the Secretary
General of CNRT, Deonisio Babo Soares, criticised journalists responsible
for publishing CNRT's Shadow Government proposal.

Mr. Babo revealed that the publication of this proposal has had a major
impact upon CNRT and has been divisive across the country.

He added that CNRT has presented a complaint to the media, which it has
not published. (TP)

PNTL guarantees the election: Viqueque's police will get their weapons
back

When attending the swearing in of judges, prosecutors and public lawyers
on Thursday (21/6) in the Court of Appeal Caicoli, Dili, the
Commander-Designate of PNTL, Afonso de Jesus, affirmed that PNTL will make
major effort to guarantee that the parliamentary elections on 30 June are
successful and conducted in a peaceful atmosphere.

In response to the statement made by President Horta about people's
uneasiness with the PNTL, Mr Afonso said that problems always rise in
connection with elections, even in other countries.

He added that the weapons of PNTL officers in Viqueque district will be
handed back after the ballistic testing. (TP)

Political parties are asked to give a financial report of their campaign

The Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Mr. Estanislau da Silva said that
political parties should report on their campaign finances, because the
government subsidy is only aimed at facilitating political rallies.

Speaking journalists on Thursday (21/6) in Dili Port, the Prime Minister
also said that the government will see whether all the US$30,000 has been
used for campaigning or not.

"If we are talking about transparency, the best way to achieve this is
for political parties to hand in financial reports to the Government"

Mr. Julio Thomas Pinto, the national observer of the military and
politics, also said that the subsidy given to political parties is not being
used properly. (DN)

Benevides: "I will find out Alfredo's opinion"

The Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Mr. Estanislau da Silva said that the
dialogue between government and Reinado is a beneficial step for
Timor-Leste, and that Alfredo could face justice.

Separately, Mr. Benevides Barros, the lawyer of Alfredo said that he will
not be commenting on the decision to halt the operation on Alfredo and his
groups before talking to Alfredo.

Speaking to a journalist, the political and military observer, Mr. Julio
Thomas Pinto, said that before having dialogue, there should be clear
platform and agreement between the state and Alfredo to avoid confusion. (DN)

ISF is ready to halt the operation on Alfredo

The spokesperson of International Stabilization Forces (ISF) in
Timor-Leste, Squadron Leader Ivan Benitez-Aguirre said that ISF is ready to
halt the operation to find Alfredo Reinado and his group.

Speaking to a journalist on Thursday (21/6) in his office, Mr. Benitez
said that the mission of the ISF in Timor-Leste is to follow the directions
given by the state of Timor-Leste.

"Our mandate is to give assistance to Timor-Leste and to help create the
conditions under which the leaders of the nation can fulfill their roles." (DN)

Alcino Barris: "Police need everyone's collaboration"

Speaking to a journalist on Thursday (21/6), the Minister of Interior,
Alcino Barris said that guaranteeing security for the upcoming election is
not only the responsibility of the police, but needs the collaboration of
every citizen in the country.

"The police provide a service, but every one should be of the mindset
that for the country to be better, everyone has to avoid violence and
control him/herself …" said Mr. Barris.>

International Media Reports

East Timor at Beijing Fair seeking tourism investments June 21, 2007

Beijing, China, 21 June ­ East Timor is taking part in the Beiijing
International Tourism Exposition (Bite) to attract investors, Timor's
ambassador to China, OlÃ­mpio Miranda Branco said in Beijing Wednesday.

The Beijing International Tourist Exposition (Bite) is on in the Chinese
capital from June 21 to 23 and will bring together around 800 exhibitors
from 80 countries, including Chinese and international tour operators and
destinations.

East Timor, Brazil and Cape Verde are the only Portuguese-speaking
countries taking part in the exposition, but while the Brazilians and Cape
Verdeans are hoping to attract Chinese tourists, East Timor aims to attract
investment to the sector.

"We want to show what East Timor has that is good and possible to develop
the sector in the country, particularly in terms of investment in
infrastructures," said Miranda Branco speaking to Portuguese news agency
Lusa.

"In the pavilion were are going to show the culture, the history, the
landscape, the beaches, everything that makes East Timor a tourist
destination with a lot of potential, and which can attract investors to the
sector," the ambassador said. (macauhub)